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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.25, 1,358.43 and 419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.25, 1,358.43 and 419.62 is: 628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.25 : 1,358.43 = 419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.25/1,358.43 = 419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.25x = 1,358.43 × 419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.25x = 570,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,024.40/906.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.99

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